Cleaning The Motorcycle - Monster 659 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the motorcycle

To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash
and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway
according to the road conditions you ride in.
Use specific products only. Prefer biodegradable products.
Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents.
Only use water and neutral soap to clean the Plexiglas and
the seat.
Clean the aluminium components regularly and by hand. Use
specific detergents for aluminium that do NOT contain
abrasive substances or caustic soda.
Note
Do not use abrasive or steel wool sponges, use only a
soft cloth.
The warranty does not apply to motorcycles where there is
evidence of poor maintenance.
Important
Do not wash your motorcycle immediately after use,
as marks can form due to evaporation of the water on hot
surfaces.
Never clean the motorcycle using hot or high-pressure water
jets.
Cleaning the motorcycle with a high pressure water jet may
lead to seizure or serious faults in the front fork, wheel hub
assembly, electric system, headlight (fogging), front fork
seals, air inlets or exhaust silencers, with consequent loss of
safety.
If parts of the engine are unusually dirty or greasy, use a
degreasing agent, avoiding contact with transmission
components (chain, front and rear sprockets, etc.).
Rinse with warm water and dry all surfaces with chamois
leather.
Warning
Braking performance may be impaired immediately
after washing the motorcycle. Never grease or lubricate the
brake discs as this would cause loss of braking
effectiveness.
Clean the discs with an oil-free solvent.
Warning
The headlight might fog up due to washing, rain or
moisture.
Switch headlight on for a short time to dry up any
condensate.
Carefully clean the phonic wheels of the ABS so to ensure
system efficiency. Do not use aggressive products so to
avoid damaging the phonic wheels and the sensors.
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